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The Nanda Devi Badi Jat Yatra of Maa Nanda Devi Rajrajeshwari has begun from Kurud in Chamoli. Amid the beats of dhol-damau, Maa Nanda’s doli set off towards Kailash. Notably, traditional rituals marked the start of the journey. Moreover, devotees in large numbers joined the procession. About the 2026 Yatra The pilgrimage will last nearly […]
Read MoreUttarakhand has appointed Yogendra Rawat as a new UKPSC member. The Governor made the appointment under Article 316(1) of the Constitution. Notably, the Personnel and Vigilance Department issued the notification on 10 August 2026. Moreover, Rawat will serve on the Commission at Haridwar. Term of the New UKPSC Member According to the notification, Rawat will […]
Read MoreUttarakhand has reached a new milestone in women’s empowerment. The number of Lakhpati Didi in the state has crossed 3.03 lakh. Notably, these women now earn more than ₹1 lakh a year. Moreover, the state has set a target of 1.12 lakh new Lakhpati Didi in 2026–27. What Is a Lakhpati Didi? A Lakhpati Didi […]
Read MoreA serious accident hit an under-construction tunnel near Pipalkoti in Chamoli district. Debris and water entered the Pipalkoti tunnel of THDC’s Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project. Notably, the incident took place on 13 August 2026 after heavy rain. The next day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached the site and reviewed the rescue work. What Happened in […]
Read MoreThe Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved a proposal to extend the Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Haridwar. Notably, the extension will need a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uttar Pradesh. Moreover, it will cut travel time between Prayagraj and Haridwar. Clearly, it is a major step for road connectivity in the region. About the Ganga Expressway […]
Read MoreTwo athletes from the state made Uttarakhand proud at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Notably, the Uttarakhand medalists were Unnati Sharma and Shubham Juyal. Unnati won bronze in judo. Meanwhile, Shubham won silver in para shot put. Unnati Sharma: Bronze in Judo Unnati Sharma comes from Dehradun. She won the bronze medal in the […]
Read MoreUttarakhand ranks 10th in India in GI registrations. According to DPIIT data, the state has 29 Geographical Indication (GI) products. Notably, Uttar Pradesh leads the country with 81 GI tags. Moreover, GI tags are helping turn traditional products into global brands. Top 10 States by GI Registrations Categories of GI Products in India India registers […]
Read MoreA high-level brainstorming meeting on Viksit Uttarakhand Vision 2047 took place in Dehradun. It was held at the Civil Services Institute on Rajpur Road. Notably, officials said the state’s Vision 2047 is almost ready. Next, every district will prepare its own Vision 2047 action plan by December 2026. Key Points From the Meeting Principal Secretary […]
Read MoreUttarakhand has ranked first among hilly and northeastern states in NITI Aayog’s Investment Readiness Index 2026. Clearly, this marks a major milestone for the state’s economic and industrial goals. Moreover, the result signals growing investor confidence in the Himalayan state. Uttarakhand’s National Rank in the Investment Readiness Index 2026 At the national level, Uttarakhand secured […]
Read MoreUttarakhand has opened its first dedicated Geographical Indication (GI) Products Gallery. Specifically, it is located at the Forest Training Academy (FTA) in Haldwani. This landmark step celebrates and preserves the unique cultural and farm legacy of the Himalayas. In fact, the GI Products Gallery brings the state’s prized produce, ancient crafts and indigenous heritage under […]
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